Covington INFORMATION

Population: 42,363

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Covington has a very low population density. Covington is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

3,225
Covington

27,441
New York

3,225
Covington

27,441
New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Covington, KY, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Covington, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Covington has a population density of 3,225, with 42,363 current residents.

Out of the 42,363 current residents, 49% are male and 51% are female. 44% of the residents are married and 56% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Weather

48%
Sun

41%
Rain

23%
Snow

Condition

54°F average temperature

62 years
Median home age

$76,920
Median home price

-6.47%
Home appreciation rate

9.97%
Annual property tax

43%

Homes owned

42.4%

Homes rented

14.6%

Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Covington, the air quality is 38% and the weather, on average, is 48% sunny, 41% rainy, and 23% snowy. The average temperature is 54°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Covington, you should know that 43% of homes are owned while 42.4% of homes are rented, and 14.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $76,920, the median age of homes is 62 years, the annual home appreciation is -6.47% and the annual property tax is 9.97%.

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Community

Religious diversity

Crime rate (per 100,000)

8

Average age

36

Political majority

Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Covington, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Covington’s crime rate is 8 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Covington is 36 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 38.82% Democratic, 59.69% Republican, and 1.49% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

11%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:14

Occupation

Management, Business, Art & Sciences

10.5%

Sales & Office Occupations

30.2%

Service Occupations

18.1%

Production, Transportation & Material Moving

18.4%

Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance

9.1%

72%

High school diploma

4%

Some college or associates degree

9%

Bachelors degree

4%

Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Covington, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 11.30% of residents are unemployed in Covington (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Covington residents: 10.5% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 13.66% are in the arts and sciences field, 18.1% are in the customer service field, 30.2% are in the sales field, 0.10% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 9.1% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 18.4% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:14. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 71.98%, 3.84% of residents have an associate’s degree, 9.36% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 4.35% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

Publictransportation

Car

Carpool

Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Covington, you should be aware that the average commute time is 25 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Covington have a few different options. 71% of commuters use their own cars, 15% of commuters carpool, 7% of commuters use the transit system, and 1% of residents work from home.